Excellent
#185 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 14% in state
Oneonta Elementary School
Elementary School · Oneonta City · Oneonta, AL
An Oneonta City elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
27605 State Highway 75, Oneonta, AL 35121
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 97% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oneonta Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 51 points since 2020, reaching 97% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oneonta Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oneonta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,607
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Oneonta City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oneonta Elementary School is listed in Oneonta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oneonta Elementary School
Oneonta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oneonta, AL, part of Oneonta City, serving approximately 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oneonta Elementary School
What grades does Oneonta Elementary School serve?
Oneonta Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary School?
Oneonta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oneonta Elementary School rank in AL?
Oneonta Elementary School ranks #185 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Oneonta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oneonta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oneonta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneonta Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oneonta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oneonta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oneonta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oneonta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oneonta Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Oneonta Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (205) 536-7756
- Area population (ZIP 35121)
- 16,207
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35121; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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